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Butte Methamphetamine Supplier Sentenced to Federal Prison
GREAT FALLS – Iran Michael Kesselman, a 72-year-old former Las Vegas resident, was sentenced to 104 months in prison followed by 3 years supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine on September 10, 2013.
U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris handed down the sentence. Kesselman trafficked methamphetamine to Butte, Montana, and other locations, from February 2008 until July 2012. Money was transferred to Kesselman, then he shipped methamphetamine to Montana using Federal Express.
Two Butte methamphetamine dealers traveled to Las Vegas to obtain methamphetamine from Kesselman. In Spring 2012, Kesselman rented a motel room in Butte where two to three and perhaps as much as 20 ounces of methamphetamine were sold.
In July 2012, Kesselman and his driver traveled from Las Vegas to Butte with 111.35 grams of actual methamphetamine hidden in a Coco Crispy cereal box. The defendant was held responsible for possessing with the intent to distribute 117.55 grams of actual methamphetamine. That converts to 936 individual doses of the drug.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paulette Stewart and investigated by the Southwest Montana Drug Task Force.
A former Las Vegas resident, Iran Michael Kesselman, has been sentenced to 104 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in Butte, Montana. Kesselman’s crime has brought relief to the community, as he was responsible for possessing with the intent to distribute 117.55 grams of actual methamphetamine, which is equivalent to 936 individual doses of the drug.
The prosecution of Iran Michael Kesselman serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat the methamphetamine epidemic in Montana. The Southwest Montana Drug Task Force and Assistant U.S. Attorney Paulette Stewart are to be commended for their tireless work in bringing Kesselman to justice.
The sentencing of Iran Michael Kesselman brings a sense of closure to the community, as those responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine are held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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